Former NBA guard and champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on an assault charge involving family violence and bodily injury.
Key takeaways
- Smith was taken into custody Monday in Texas.
- The charge is listed as assault causing bodily injury in a family-violence case.
- Smith is a former NBA champion.
Texas arrest
The arrest places Smith, 39, back in the public spotlight years after his NBA playing career. The charge alleges assault that caused bodily injury in a family-violence matter.
No additional details about the alleged incident, including the location in Texas, the identity of the other person involved, or Smith’s legal status following the arrest, were provided.
NBA background
Smith spent 16 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. A veteran wing known for his scoring bursts and deep-range shooting, he also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers.
